I don’t. But I speak for myself, and for my part, I want the aid ended. Would an Israeli citizen who wants more aid speak for me? This is sophistry.
Common defense? There are no US military personnel involved in Israel’s defense. Neither should there be. The same goes for Israeli military involved in US defense. We get a few billion in aid, that has to be spent buying US military hardware, such as old M16s and M1s, and other obsolete weaponry. We’ve got a kick-ass state-of-the-art rifle that can shoot around corners, perfect for urban fighting, but the purchase of that we finance ourselves. Maybe it was developed with US assistance. That’s fine, as I said. Mutually beneficial.
As I noted in my last post , you also purchase disposable components, as in missiles, for the systems Israel develops. My recollection from past criticism Israel has incurred over the use of cluster munitions, Israel has developed a superior shell/bomb with a very short life, but uses many inferior shells which they have to purchase from the US. Inferior in the context of how long they can be triggered. Important to the press, constantly looking for a child who stepped on one.
Are you smoking dope seriously? WTH has happened with this forum you really believe and think that? You’re Debaka nerd you think whatever want too. You’d be surprised I’ll leave it at.